NYC Health Hospitals
Creative Arts Thrpst-L III
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision of the Associate Director, and in addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level 1 and 2, the Creative Arts Therapist Level 3 also performs the following tasks:Coordinates and implements therapeutic programs that utilize advanced creative arts techniques and principles for an assigned area of a healthcare facility. Monitors and guides Creative Arts Therapists in the establishment and provision of these programs.Supervises and evaluates Creative Arts Therapists in the establishment and provision of creative arts therapy programs for patients.Review the quality and quantity of the clinical case records of Creative Arts Therapists for accuracy and completeness.Provides coverage for Associate Director during absences and vacations.Provides direct creative arts therapy services, including facilitating groups and documenting of same in patients' medical records.Orients and trains newly hired Creative Arts Therapists/Activity Therapists and other staff to the function of Creative Arts Therapy Department.Completes special projects as assigned by the Department Head.Prepares and maintains progress reports, unit group attendance log, statistical information, and participates in departmental and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.Prepares supply requisitions and maintains inventories of equipment and supplies as designated.Performs other related functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtainLicensure within two years from their date of appointment.Assignment Level II1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as aCreative Arts Therapist; and2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.Assignment Level IIIIn addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level IIIrequires:1. One additional year of experience
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job Description
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision of the Associate Director, and in addition to performing the duties of Assignment Level 1 and 2, the Creative Arts Therapist Level 3 also performs the following tasks:Coordinates and implements therapeutic programs that utilize advanced creative arts techniques and principles for an assigned area of a healthcare facility. Monitors and guides Creative Arts Therapists in the establishment and provision of these programs.Supervises and evaluates Creative Arts Therapists in the establishment and provision of creative arts therapy programs for patients.Review the quality and quantity of the clinical case records of Creative Arts Therapists for accuracy and completeness.Provides coverage for Associate Director during absences and vacations.Provides direct creative arts therapy services, including facilitating groups and documenting of same in patients' medical records.Orients and trains newly hired Creative Arts Therapists/Activity Therapists and other staff to the function of Creative Arts Therapy Department.Completes special projects as assigned by the Department Head.Prepares and maintains progress reports, unit group attendance log, statistical information, and participates in departmental and facility-wide quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.Prepares supply requisitions and maintains inventories of equipment and supplies as designated.Performs other related functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Assignment Level I1. A valid License or Limited Permit issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as a Creative Arts Therapist. Employees working with a Limited Permit must obtainLicensure within two years from their date of appointment.Assignment Level II1. A valid License issued by the New York State Education Department to practice as aCreative Arts Therapist; and2. Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in creative arts therapy.Assignment Level IIIIn addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels II, Assignment Level IIIrequires:1. One additional year of experience
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs